Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 44 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 41 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 760 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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